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Clofton Family History

Clofton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Crofton, Clopton, Clifton, Lofton, Colton, Cotton, Clinton, Croxton

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Where is the Clofton family from?

You can see how Clofton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clofton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Clofton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Clofton family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clofton's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Clofton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clofton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Clofton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clofton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Clofton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Clofton. For the veterans among your Clofton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clofton lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clofton

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